BANKSIA
Investor score
53
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
$800,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
4.8%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-9.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for BANKSIA
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
BANKSIA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$740/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+5.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-2.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.59%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
56 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.4.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
High supply risk
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
BANKSIA is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 4.8% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,792/wk
$95k taxable p.a.
Renters
42.2%
54.7% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.4%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
20%
67% apartments
Degree qualified
56.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
35.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
160 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
21.9%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
11.2 km
Middle ring
Days on market
31 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
66.4%
Strong demand
Walkability
12 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
2.8 km
Coastal
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
7,134/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 2216
🏫Primary (6)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Kyeemagh Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Rockdale Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Dominic Savio School
Independent · Yrs K-6
⭐Special (1)
Cairnsfoot School
Government · Yrs U
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime13.5 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Above average7 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
45
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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